Birds in my garden - Zebra or Peaceful Dove

Size & diagnostic markings:- 21 Cm. This is the smaller Dove. The Peaceful or Zebra Dove shares the same profiles and body shape of the Spotted Dove but in smaller dimension. Look like a smaller version of the Spotted Dove. The upper part is more grayish and the neck to the breast have prominent barring. The vinous on the under part less prominent and also without barring.

Distribution :-  The bird is resident in Sumatra, Java, Bali and up to Lombok. This is caged bird and also very common in gardens, parks and open country

Habitats & preferences:- This is a lowland forest edge bird, preferring scrubs in open country. With Palm Oil plantation wide spread, this bird is most common in plantations. Otherwise in the past more  bird of the coastal areas and rice fields.

Zebra Dove picture # 1

Zebra Dove picture # 2

Zebra Dove picture # 3

The peaceful Dove or sometimes named as Zebra Dove from the barring seen at its collar is medium size bird at 21 cm. This is also an open country bird but very common in public parks and our backyards. This bird originates from the Island of Sumatra and was introduced in many other regions. Now it is resident in Malaysia.

As mentioned I will not waste space to elaborate on these 2 Doves. All I wanted to add is the both birds seem to have permanent partners. The paired Spotted Dove seen when they are at rest while the Peaceful Doves moves around and rest in pairs constantly.

Furthermore the Peaceful Dove could get themselves domesticated without being caged. I have a pair breeding in the rain garden of my house. My buddy has a pair feeding off his palm.

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